What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Supervisor position at Belcan?
Job Title : Production Supervisor
Location : Simi Valley, CA 93063
Pay Rate : $100,000 - $110,000 Annual bonus ACIP: 10.0%
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Safety & Compliance
Lead by example and maintain a zero-injury culture; enforce PPE, lockout/tagout, machine guarding, and EHS procedures.
Conduct safety talks, near-miss reporting, and corrective actions; participate in audits.
People Leadership
Lead, coach, and develop team members; conduct performance reviews and skills assessments.
Manage staffing levels, shift coverage, and training plans (cross-training, upskilling).
Production Planning & Execution
Schedule jobs, balance workloads, and approve setups; remove constraints to meet takt/schedule.
Transfer new products into production and continually look for ways to improve existing products from a 'design for manufacturability' approach
Develop and deploy standardized work instructions to ensure consistency in processes
Validate in-process and final inspections before releasing parts.
Quality Assurance
Ensure compliance with specifications and drawings. Drive root cause and corrective actions focus and develop a zero-defect culture.
Maintain calibration and proper use of metrology equipment (e.g., CMM, micrometres).
QUALIFICATIONS:
Proficient in CNC operations, setups, and troubleshooting.
Strong blueprint reading; understanding of cutting tools, feeds/speeds, work holding.
Experience with CAD/CAM (e.g., Mastercam) and metrology (CMM, height gauges, micrometers, indicators). Proficient in Microsoft Office and Knowledge of ERP (SAP preferred), routings, and production reporting; SPC familiarity.
Lean/Quality:
Ability to collaborate cross-functionally to solve problems independently
Excellent ability to apply a systematic and analytical approach to problem-solving
Demonstrated application of Lean/PLS tools (5S, standard work, visual management, kaizen, SMED). Root cause analysis and corrective action (5-Why, fishbone, PDCA).
Familiarity with AS9100, ITAR, and PPAP/APQP as applicable to the business unit.
Education & Experience:
Bachelor's Degree in related discipline required
10 years in machining operations (CNC and/or Manual) with complex components
3-5 years in a supervisory role, machine shop environment required
Belcan is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Salary : $100,000 - $110,000